This text examines challenges presented to social workers throughout Europe by the complex problems occasioned by increased migration and settlement and the growing awareness of the specific needs of refugees and asylum seekers. Contributors use illustrative examples from throughout Europe to examine key concepts such as: globalization, assimilation, visibility, multi-culturalism, racism, marginalization and social exclusion. The book should be of interest as a resource for social work students, practitioners and educators working with migrant communities throughout Europe.

Migration and multiculturality are not new phenomenon to Europe but recent periods of unprecedented human movement have established new and evolving diasporic configurations. The problems of migration and settlement are many and complex with different countries presenting their own issues both for and by the minorities within them. In addition there is a growing awareness of the specific needs of refugees and asylum seekers and particular concerns continue to echo across Europe given the rise in overt racisms and xenophobia. Social work cannot be indifferent to these often turbulent...